How to attach the Bodyguard 3 device and electrodes

This article explains how users can attach the Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 (BG3) measurement device and electrodes correctly for a successful measurement.

Before you start

• You need a BG3 device and two electrodes.

Steps

1. Prepare the skin. Make sure the skin at the contact areas is clean and dry. Shave chest hair from the contact areas if needed, and wait for any body lotion to dry.
2. Attach the electrodes to the device. Attach an electrode to each end of the BG3 device and remove the entire protective back cover from both electrodes.
3. Attach the larger end. Attach the electrode on the larger end of the BG3 device to the right side of the body, under the collarbone.
4. Attach the cable end. Attach the electrode on the cable end of the BG3 device to the left side of the body, on the rib cage.

   

   Image: the BG3 device under the right collarbone, with the cable running to an electrode on the left side of the rib cage.

5. Check the attachment. Check that the electrodes hold tightly and that the cable is not too tight. Move the electrodes closer to each other if needed, and use sports tape if the electrodes come off easily.

Result

Both electrodes hold tightly on the skin, with the larger end of the BG3 device under the right collarbone and the cable end on the left side of the rib cage.

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